Christiansburg preserves three peat with state title win
In Salem Virginia Christiansburg toppled Turner Ashby to claim AA wrestling state title, marking the first three-peat since Grundy’s 12 straight titles ended in 1998. Five Blue Demons won individual crowns including four-time AA champ B J Compton, while Grundy tied for ninth as a team.
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Grundy
Blue Demons
Turner Ashby
Civic Center
B.J. Compton
Virginia
Martinsville
Roger Moore
Golden Wave
O'Meara Wins for the Old Boys at Dubai Event
Mark O'Meara clutches a 3-under 69 to win by one stroke over Paul McGinley at the Emirates Golf Club finishing 17-under 271 and earning 333 330 dollars. Tiger Woods greets him with a hug and O'Meara says at 47 he can still win. Woods ties for fifth after 68. Ernie Els shoots 65 to tie for third. In Sydney England's Laura Davies captures the Women's Australian Open finishing 2-under 70 for a six-stroke margin over Rachel Teske.
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United Arab Emirates
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O’meara
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Woods
Emirates Golf Club
Bluefield State salvages split with 7-5 win at ECSU
Adam Armstrong delivered a three run homer as Bluefield State beat Elizabeth City State 7-5 in game two to secure a doubleheader split after ECSU won the opener 12-2. Tyler Wilkins, Pat Muldoon and Matt Fowler led the offense with multi hit games. Freshman Jesse Colley earned his first collegiate win in relief in game two. Muldoon also homered in the victory. Bluefield State improved to 3-12 and will host Gannon next Wednesday.
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N.C
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Bluefield State
Elizabeth City State University
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Pat
Muldoon
BSC
Matt Fowler
Jesse Colley
Graham High School
Jhonathan Schloeter
Armstrong
Jeff Setters
Glen Ciborowski
Gannon
Bowen Field
Charleston
ECSU
Lee Spargalo
Area Sports Briefs Bring spring signups to Bluefield area leagues
Bluefield West Virginia and Princeton area youth leagues announce registrations for T-ball baseball and softball ages 5 to 16. Deadlines vary with March 15 and March 20 final dates. Openings include umpire and coaching needs plus a March 27 tryout at Bluefield State College.
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Mercersoccer. Com
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Little League
Rocky Gap
Bastian
Bluefield Va
Athlete’s Closet
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Bluewell
Bluefield State College
Mike Roles
Hole in One Report Sparks Local Golf Fever at Fountain Springs
Patrick Guills scored a hole-in-one on February 28 at Fountain Springs Monroe County Golf Club. On par 3 hole No 6, blue tee, 136 yards, 9 iron. Witnesses Todd Shaver and Ryan Shaver. Gary Derfun repeated the feat the next Friday from the white tee, 116 yards, 8 iron, with witness Daniel Sloan.
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Lindside
Fountain Springs
Patrick Guills
Monroe County Golf Course
Todd Shaver
Ryan Shaver
Bluefield Center hosts busy year with multiple programs
The Greater Bluefield Community Center reports high turnout for youth lock-ins at Hollybrook Church of Christ and Tazewell District Methodist Youth Groups, plus Pocahontas Youth Conference. WATSU water shiatsu is explained by Mary Masamisura, with sessions led by GBCC therapists, and swim and day camp programs priced for members and non-members.
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Orester Bluefield
Hollybrook Church of Christ
Tazewell District
Darylanne Marie Mullins
Greater Bluefield Community Center
GBCC
Brown to be honored for WVIAC work in early 1990s
Brown learned a week before the tournament that the WVIAC planned to recognize him for his role in building the basketball program. He expressed surprise and gratitude while noting his priority is health and his ongoing oversight of the athletic department’s business side.
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WVIAC
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